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2026 Starion and Conquest meet July 24-26 in Pigeon Forge, TN NO STARION OR CONQUEST REQUIRED TO ATTEND. Hosted at Econo Lodge-Riverside in Pigeon Forge. Hotel link with the best price is in the comments. Book sooner than later. Rates will go up the closer we get to July. You don't have to stay at the host hotel. You can stay at any of the hundreds of hotels, motels, or vacation rentals in the area, but the gatherings will be at this Econo Lodge. This is the oldest, longest running annual Starion and Conquest meet in the USA--and likely longest running SQ meet the world! Since 1999, StarQuest enthusiasts have flocked to Pigeon Forge, TN every July for this meet. They also come to take in the numerous family friendly local attractions in the area effectively making the meet a mini vacation for the whole family. This once mighty meet hosted 50+ Starions and Conquests as well as 100+ people but attendance has dwindled over the years as the cars have gotten older and less reliable. In recent years we have had as many as 10 SQ's and as few as 3 SQ's. There is a core group of about 20 us that make it every year with or without a StarQuest. This meet has elevated to more of a StarQuest family reunion with a few SQs rather than being solely about the cars. The cars brought us together, but the friendships became the focus. Every year we have new and old faces. As stated boldly above, you do NOT have to bring a Starion or Conquest to attend. If you have a SQ that you can push, pull, or drag, we would love to see it! If driving or towing your SQ just isn't in the cards, just come hang out with us and BS about our shared interest in these cars or anything else that comes to mind. Most people show up without SQ cars. Our group is friendly and made up of a perfect balance of young/old and introverts/extroverts to keep it fun and exciting! There are usually weekend cruises to the infamous “Tail of the Dragon” which is an 11 mile stretch with 318 curves as well as what we like to call “Area 32” which is just as curvy as the Dragon. Drive it in your SQ or daily driver. They are a great experience no matter what car you drive! Since this is as much of a people meet as it is a car meet, you will find the most fun occurs in the evenings when we all come back together after the group dinner/s to hang out until the wee hours talking and enjoying some adult beverages. If you are not careful, you will walk away with lifelong friends! Several of us OG members discussed this meet back in November and rather than let this meet get too complicated, taking away from its laidback atmosphere, we will keep it simple. We will do an informal "mini" car show with a couple of trophies, a swap meet "timeslot", at least one Dragon run, and maybe a few door prizes, etc. for PF26. Otherwise it will be business as usual-which is doing whatever you want as long as you are available to hang out at some point. If you have read this far, that means you must have some curiosity or interest in joining us this year! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, drop them in the comments of one of these posts in any of the groups they are posted in. Let's keep growing this meet to keep it alive for current and future enthusiasts!

Mikie Sorrell at MKS carries a stressed relieved exhaust manifold and the gasket needed. https://mksmotorsport.com/product-category/exhaust/ Randy Gaines aka DAD carries the gasket, studs, and locking nuts needed. https://dadsengineparts.com/dep/browse.php?searchStr=manifold&submit=Search Jimmy

I drag and drop them. Jimmy

87blackflatty, I tweaked your stats so you can post in all forums. Jimmy Ainsworth

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Jimmy

Welcome back!

I would put the 3D molds in the BS Forum so it will get the most views. After that I can move them to an appropriate Forum, leaving a link in BS Forum so they can be easily found. Jimmy

https://dadsengineparts.com/dep/productview.php?product_id=tank filter Jimmy

Dad aka Randy Gaines, a long time trusted member and part supplier for our cars offers this on his website: https://dadsengineparts.com/dep/productview.php?product_id=Inline Fuel filt Jimmy

There will be families there so yes it is appropriate for all ages. Many family activities to do in PF and Gatlinburg is just a few minutes away. Look forward to seeing y'all there. Jimmy

When it falls on its face around 3500 willl it pick back up? It could be the vacuum advance. Do you know how to test it? Jimmy

The list of ports (22 in all) 1. Vacuum Retard Diaphram (directly on top of the distributor) 2. Top Port on the TB, right where the OVCP meets the TB 3. Secondary Air Cleaner Assembly (black box on the drivers side of the VC) 4. Thermo Valve (2 ports) 5. EGR (3 ports) 6. SACA Solenoids (5 ports) 7. Main Vacuum source (3 ports) 8. Bottom port, this feeds the vac storage, cruise, and runs to the vac pump in front 9. Vacuum Storage (not pictured), mounted to the side of the shock tower 10. Cruise Control (not pictured), mounted to the front of the shock tower 11. Vacuum pump (not pictured), mounted right beside the drivers headlight 12. Purge Control Valve (2 ports), directly under the aircan Now, depending on what you're wanting to do with your car, your position on the environment, and whether or not you need a smog test to get a state inspection, it's possible to remove some of the vacuum lines and clean up the engine bay a LOT. For a pure race car you'd probably just need 1 stock line (slightly relocated), that'd be a line running from the top of the TB (labeled #2), to the Vacuum Retard Diaphram (labeled #1), this is the only line that is an absolute necessity. However, if you want, for example, your inside head & foot vents to work properly, you'll need to keep the line running from the bottom of the TB (labeled #8 ) going to the Vacuum Storage canister (labeled #9) (+ the single, small vacuum line running from it's nearest "T" into the firewall [not pictured or labeled]). Since this comes up frequently I'll address it here, the vac port you use for a BOV is labeled Main Vacuum Source (#7), you'll use the one closest to the firewall if you're looking at it from the drivers side fender. If you need a smog test to pass a state inspection you'll probably need to keep everything, each vacuum assisted item has its place. If you've removed the catalytic converters you won't be needing the Secondary Air Cleaner Assembly (labeled #3), it supplies fresh air to the catalysts.

1. Vacuum Retard Diaphram (directly on top of the distributor) 2. Top Port on the TB, right where the OVCP meets the TB 3. Secondary Air Cleaner Assembly (black box on the drivers side of the VC) 4. Thermo Valve (2 ports) 5. EGR (3 ports) 6. SACA Solenoids (5 ports) 7. Main Vacuum source (3 ports) 8. Bottom port, this feeds the vac storage, cruise, and runs to the vac pump in front 9. Vacuum Storage (not pictured), mounted to the side of the shock tower 10. Cruise Control (not pictured), mounted to the front of the shock tower 11. Vacuum pump (not pictured), mounted right beside the drivers headlight 12. Purge Control Valve (2 ports), directly under the aircan